Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction - Phase 3,4,5 Explained

On Monday, October 9, 2023, the Wildwoods Boardwalk Reconstruction project phases II, IV and V, officially kicked off, spanning the stretch between Oak Avenue and Spicer Avenue.

Phase 1, undertaken in 2021, covered the segment from Oak to Maple Avenues, and Phase 2, completed this year, extended from Maple to 26th Street.

These next phases will be similar to the first two with the same outcome but the processes are a bit different.

Here’s a breakdown of these phases:

Phase III involves the rehabilitation of the boardwalk from Oak Avenue to Schellenger Avenue. This section of the boardwalk is a newer section from 2015. This phase entails the careful removal of the existing IPE decking to expose the glulam framing beneath. The glulam stringers and girders, showing signs of wood rot, will undergo necessary timber repairs.

Phase IV focuses on the Cedar Avenue Connector section of the boardwalk running East to West. This phase is a comprehensive endeavor, involving the complete demolition and removal of the existing boardwalk and substructure, paving the way for the construction of a new boardwalk.

Additionally, it encompasses the partial removal of the cantilevered concrete slab on the north side of the boardwalk and the removal of two existing light poles.

Phase IV also includes the addition of new amenities, such as an eye-catching archway sign, railings, perforated metal fencing, bike racks, light poles, and more, contributing to a modernized boardwalk experience.

Phase V is the same exact process of phases I + II which involved the removal of the concrete tram pads, the fixing of the subtraction and the new wood top.

On the day construction started, the Wildwood Video Archive was able to film one final tour.

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[iloveyourshoes]

I have lived in wildwood year-round for almost 2 years and walk the boardwalk almost everyday, and for some reason, it STILL feels surreal seeing it in the context of this channel. I recognize everything in the video, but it still feels like an alternate joeyverse

[conniehamilton]

Joey, did you win the Emmy yet? I have been rooting for you and am anxiously awaiting the results.🏆🐳🐬

[RonaldBrown]

Thanks for the update, there is lot going on down there.

[dianebuckler]

Thanks for the update Joey! Can't wait to see what it looks like next year

[cindyrichards]

So happy to see all the renovations
I wish moreys would put a flat ride or another dark ride on the pier with the extreme rides

[christinenapoli]

Boardwalk’s gonna be great. Glad they’re giving it their best. Thanks so much for your constant interesting updates. 🌊 🐬

[nickcef]

I can recall back in the early '90s, they were throwing around the idea of moving the entire boardwalk closer to the sea, since the beaches are growing wider each year. The idea was talked about for years but never came to fruition, and now it looks like the old, iconic boardwalk is here to stay for many decades to come!

[pamelasmith]

Thanks for the update. We like to walk the boards anytime of the year.

[KingdomOfItaly]

I’ll be now next week to help my grandfather pack away our shore house for the year. Can’t wait to go check on the boardwalk

[JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

Looking forward to the follow up videos. Thanks for another great one, Joey!

[ryanheller]

Very cool hope everything goes smoothly and gets done by may.

[edde]

Awesome video! You already have me excited for next year. Lol. Thanks for the update. Love ya brother and tell the wife I said hello 👋

[deborahordynowicz]

Thanks again for update, looking forward to more from you in the future

[josephstuhr]

When is N Wildwood boardwalk going to get done. It's in rough shape

[chuckm]

A lot of work to be done. Hopefully it is a mild winter so they do not get slowed down by bad weather, and they reopen on schedule or even ahead of schedule.

[thomasjones]

Great video. Thank you. Is the original newer wood in phase 3 coming back or being replaced with the traditional looking wood. I really like the unique look of this section.

[infinite_vortex]

that part of the boards is so new, it seems pointless to redo it now. cedar needs it., and schelenger to spicer..and yes, bring back the Castle!!!

[Thunder_]

Joey, from what I see, the boardwalk looks OK, unless there's rot under. Which I suspect.

[garbo]

Just a thought while Wildwood is updating g the boardwalk did anyone hear if lazy foot dragging Atlantic Electric is modernizing any of their power lines since they lost power three times this last summer. Bet they would never get away with losing power even twice in a single year for any of the AC casinos.

[robertbeacham]

I thought the section between Wildwood Ave. and Ed’s funcade was already done.